One of the biggest names in the history of music, the singer, pianist and composer Billy Joel, announced this Monday (22) the release of Turn the lights back onhis first single in decades, which will be available on all digital platforms via Sony Music, go Columbia Recordsin the day February 1, 2024.
In addition to being present in digital environments, Turn the lights back on will also receive a compact vinyl version Limited edition 7 inch on the official Billy Joel website. The single will also be accompanied by a lyrical video on his official channel on Youtube.
Turn the lights back on was produced by the composer and producer Freddy Wexlerand written by Wexler, Arthur Bacon, Wayne Hector AND Joel.
Initially, Billy Joel suggested that the new single be released on the platform Tick tock. Now, he delivers a song in his iconic classic style, incorporating his signature sonic characteristics and ushering in the next chapter of his story.
In the text he asks: “Did I wait too long… to turn the lights back on?”
Billy Joel he remains one of the most influential artists of all time, having sold more than 160 million records worldwide, becoming the fourth best-selling solo artist in the United States. In his career he won six Grammys In 23 nominations.
Among dozens of awards, it was introduced Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1992, a Rock Hall of Fame in 1999 and Long Island Music Hall of Fame in 2006. Furthermore, it became the Personality of the year from the MusicCares in 2002 and received the honors of Kennedy Center in 2013.
Making history, his famous compilation Greatest Hits – Volume I and Volume IIin which he won RIAA the certification of Double diamond, stands out as the sixth most certified album of all time. I like the classics The piano man, the uptown girl, honesty, just the way you are, the downeaster’s Alexa, a matter of trust, the mood of New York and we didn’t start the fire has resonated over the centuries, also consecrating him among the main artists of the Spotify.
After yours 100th performance sold out Madison Square Gardenthe state of New York (where he was born) said July 18th as the Billy Joel day.
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